YearlyKos savings via Discover Card

Just a quick note that attendees to Yearly Kos may be able to save some scratch if they can use a Discover Card.  Initially there was a potential savings on hotel charges, but now additional bonuses for travel expenses could also be realized.

Here's how:

First, a long standing offer of savings at Hyatt Hotels by redeeming 'Cash Back Bonus' is available.  Rather than take the cash directly, an offer of a $100 savings on a two day stay at most Hyatts for just $40 worth of 'Cash Back.'  The offer is capped at two per stay of at least four nights, for a potential savings of $200 on hotel charges by trading in $80 of 'Cash Back Bonus,' for a net of $120.  (NOTE:  you must order the hotel savings certificates directly from Discover; please check directly with Discover for full details.)

Second, Discover just announced an increased 'Cash Back Bonus' of 5% on purchase related to travel, such as airline tickets, Amtrak fares, hotel stays, etc.  This is above the usual 1%.  It's capped at $1000 is spending, or $50 bonus.  Also, the offer runs January through March, so paying for transportation during that time frame will work, but the actual hotel stay in Chicago will be after the offer expires.  ( http://discovercard.com/... )

The bottom line is $120 savings offer, plus perhaps $50 in 'Cash Back Bonus' (which of course could be multiplied by other offers at a later time).

So it's not a ton of money, but if you're going to Chicago and if you've got the card anyway, why not take advantage?  I know I am, and I will.  

See you there!

http://www.yearlykosconvention.org/...

(disclaimer:  I have no employment or other interest with Discover, other than being a card holder)